Designing Your Own Quilts

This is a practical, hands-on guide for quilters who want to make the quilts of their dreams a reality. Willow Soltow tells you everything you need to know to design and execute your own quilts with confidence. There is also emphasis on other basic principles of art and design, including style and structure, visual elements and composition as well as fabric selection and quilting techniques. The author begins by looking at the basic principles of design, and then carries through with useful project instructions on yardages, templates, and piecing strategies. Original quilt designs - of all types - are showcased in a vibrant colour section. Design, including style and structure, visual elements and composition as well as fabric selection and quilting techniques are also examined.